WHO WE ARE
Gilbert wong
My work in media, public affairs and communications has been founded on the ability to distill complexity and craft high quality content that enables audiences to understand why an issue matters.
As a communications specialist, I have gained insight and contacts in the public heath and social justice sectors. I led communications for two public sector organisations, relaunched websites and introduced social media channels, with the requisite guidelines and processes to enhance engagement and public accountability.
Whether in print, on air or online, my goal is to find and craft a narrative that stays in the mind of audiences. My career encompasses the private and public sectors with a focus on business, the arts, science and health and social justice. I have had senior roles at the New Zealand Herald, Metro magazine, the Human Rights Commission and the Auckland District Health Board.
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Nikki mandow
More than 25 years ago I left university with a language honours degree, decided not to take up a place at medical school, and became a business journalist in London.
Since then, business writing has taken me around Europe, to Asia (including a year as Business Editor at the Vietnam Investment Review in Hanoi), to North Africa and Australia - but principally to New Zealand.
I started at the National Business Review, had senior roles at The Independent Business Weekly, and edited Unlimited and, most recently, Idealog. I’ve worked at Radio New Zealand, and taught for five years on the journalism programme at AUT University, where I also completed an MPhil in journalism.
I love writing and editing and, after all these years, am still fascinated by business and innovation. I’m a stickler for accuracy and a dab hand with a red pen. I get huge satisfaction from teaching writing and storytelling skills. I’m enjoying getting involved in video, web and social media projects, but reckon there’s still plenty of life in the printed word.
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